Panasonic HZ1000 vs Panasonic Z90B

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HZ1000 compared with Z90B
PanasonicHZ1000PanasonicZ90B
Overview
Released20202025
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic calls this its Master OLED panel; it does not publish the native refresh rate in the UK manual.Master OLED Pro on 55-, 65- and 77-inch sets; standard OLED on 42- and 48-inch sets.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HLG Photo, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode.Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive.
Picture processingHCX Pro Intelligent Processor with Panasonic's Smooth Motion Drive Pro and ambient-light adaptation in Filmmaker Mode.Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing; Prime Video Calibrated Mode; Calman and ISFccc calibration support.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, Dolby Vision IQ and Netflix Calibrated Mode.–
Motion handlingBoth independent tests praised motion handling; What Hi-Fi found only small artefacts with its preferred low interpolation setting.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″42, 48, 55, 65, 77″
Largest size65″77″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports eARC and ARC. Panasonic's UK manual does not list a full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz input.Two of four HDMI inputs support 4K at 144 Hz, VRR and ALLM; one also supports eARC.
Game features–Game Mode Extreme, True Game Mode and Game Control Board.
Input lagTechRadar measured 21.7 ms at 1080p 60 Hz in Game mode on its 65-inch sample.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro Intelligent ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers30 W–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac–
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Dynamic Theater Surround Pro with front-facing drivers and a 30 W subwoofer in all sizes; Dolby Atmos decoding.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.–
Castingmy Home Screen 5.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.Apple AirPlay and Apple Home support.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. Freeview Play is supported.Panasonic Penta Tuner supports terrestrial, satellite, cable, IPTV and TV>IP reception; UK channel availability varies.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.–
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.–
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.–
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1228 × 712 × 58 mm, 21 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 58 mm, 27 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 772 × 350 mm, 26 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 896 × 350 mm, 32 kg.–
StandSupplied central swivel pedestal; 55-inch wall mount holes are 400 × 300 mm and 65-inch holes 400 × 400 mm.–
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual describes a remote control, batteries, pedestal, mains lead and instructions. It was on sale by August 2020, but an exact maker first-sale month was not found.–

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